Poor oral health more likely for children with heart conditions
Children with heart conditions are more likely to have poor oral health and teeth in fair or poor condition than those without heart conditions
Is good dental care key to stroke prevention?
For adults who have had a stroke staying on top of dental care may prevent a second stroke, according to research co-authored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and presented at the American Heart Association International Stroke Conference.
Nocturnal teeth grinding may damage temporomandibular joints
Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for health.
How to brush your teeth properly, according to a dentist
Most of us brush our teeth on autopilot. So let's stop and ask: are you doing it properly? For a full two minutes? Do you use the correct type of brush and toothpaste?
Evidence grows for vaping's role in gum disease
A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease.